Financial Accountant - FTC

Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours. We give small and medium‑size businesses cloud‑based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments. We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

Reporting into our Finance Manager, this 10‑month Fixed Term Contract role will be responsible for many aspects of the month‑end close process and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the FinTech landscape, with solid financial accounting and reporting experience and a desire to support automating and streamlining processes.

Responsibilities

• General ledger management – overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter‑company reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation – production of IFRS consolidated results and stand‑alone financial statements
• Technical accounting – key team member involved in pro‑actively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with relevant accounting standards
• Month‑end reporting – preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cash‑flow statements; completion of monthly prepayments, accruals, journals, fixed‑assets and depreciation schedules
• Liaison with external auditors, bank managers, ONS and tax specialists
• Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives
• Proactively identifying new initiatives that could benefit the organisation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in accounting
• Experience in a Chartered Accounting firm is advantageous
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Process and deadline‑driven mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Strong negotiator who can develop ongoing working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis
• Professional accounting qualification or working towards a qualification such as AAT or ACCA

Additional Information and Perks

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do
• Gender‑neutral paid parental leave benefit programmes
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and 10% of your time devoted to your growth
• Access to mental health support
• Fully flexible work arrangements

How to Apply

To start your application, submit your CV and cover letter. Include the word “moonshot” at the top of your cover letter so we know you have read the ad. Please send your application through our careers portal or external job boards only – do not email your application.

We welcome diverse candidates and encourage you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your application or interview process to talent@xplortechnologies.com.

Legal and EEO Statement

Xplor is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected class. Thank you for your interest in Xplor Technologies.